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Research Committee Co- Chairs Paul Wang, MD (term expires 2011) Vice President, Clinical Development Seaside Therapeutics Email: Wangpaulp@yahoo.com

Susan P. Berger, PhD (term expires 2010) Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Children's Memorial Hospital Email: sberger@northwestern.edu

The research committee works in an interdisciplinary manner to support the SDBP Strategic Goal of promoting and disseminating research in developmental-behavioral health. Its membership spans a broad range of research interests, and is comprised of both experienced and less experienced individuals.

1. Goals for 2007-2008: Create a database of research expertise within the SDBP Increase mentoring of junior researchers within the SDBP Identify research networks outside the SDBP for potential liaison and collaboration Continue to coordinate the SDBP Research Award Continue to provide expert review of abstracts submitted for the Annual Meeting
   
   
2. The Research Committee is open to new members.